How to wear a long denim skirt this spring
Ah, the denim skirt. This iconic piece never fails to throw us back to the 90s when we’d always choose our favourite jean skirt for non-uniform days. But there are ways to wear the nostalgic style as an adult without looking like you’ve just finished school: here are five rules to ensure your look maintains your grown-up status whilst rocking the denim.
1. With an oversized jacket
This spring, denim skirts are all about edge. Pair your most ripped denim skirt with your largest jacket, a statement top, and colourful pair of heels. For those days where you finish work at 6 but have to be at the party by 7.
-41%
Fat Face
FatFace Natural Fleece Bomber Zip Through Jacket
£41.00
£69.00
FatFace
-60%
Palm Angels
WOMENS TRACK BOMBER JACKET Size: M, colour: BURG
£260.00
£650.00
Circle Fashion
2. Wear it like a pair of jeans
Wearing the denim skirt as if it were a pair of your favourite jeans immediately makes the outfit effortless and at the same time classy. Throw on a simple top and a classic shoe, like a ballet flat or a white sneaker, and you’re good to go.
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
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New Balance
Womens 574 in Beige/White Suede/Mesh, size 3.5 Narrow
£70.00
£100.00
New Balance
On
Cloud 6 White
£110.00
On
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Golden Goose
Super Star glitter leather sneakers White
£372.00
£465.00
Mytheresa
3. Wear it with a blazer
Pairing your denim skirt with a blazer is a foolproof way of taking it from school fashion to adult style. Take a page out of Emi Venturini’s book and go casual with a mini skirt and combat boots, or create the ultimate workwear style by going for a longer cut paired with heels and a baguette bag. Don’t forget to belt your blazer for a formal look, or wear it open for a chill day out.
4. Choose neutral-coloured garments
An easy way to wear a jean skirt without looking like a teenager? Combine it with neutral tones. Cream, beige and grey are all perfect: a round-neck sweater and a pair of low heels are enough to make it immediately refined.
Charles & Keith
Faux Suede Stitch-Trim Heeled Ankle Boots Beige
£85.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Soleil Boot TAUPE SUEDE Grey
£189.99
Steve Madden
Charles & Keith
Joplin Ruched Faux Suede Boot Sandals Beige
£75.00
Charles & Keith
5. Style it monochrome
Take a page out of this PFW guest style book and wear your long black jean skirt with a black sweater and heeled booties. Despite its casual nature, the combo is chic enough for a night out or dinner on the town.
Serena Bute
Merino Wool Relaxed Fit Jumper - Black
£175.00
Serena Bute
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Bogner
Diana jumper for women - Black - 32
£300.00
£395.00
Bogner
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Paige
Paige Stephanie Top Top Plain, Black Size: S
£158.00
£265.00
Reiss
Fat Face
FatFace Mia Light Wash Denim Shorts Grey
£44.00
FatFace
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A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
£252.00
£420.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Mia Light Wash Denim Shorts Grey
£44.00
FatFace
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A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
£252.00
£420.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli